What is the cheapest way to get from Groningen to Vechta?

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Vechta is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to Vechta?

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Vechta is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Vechta?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Vechta. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Vechta via Bad Nieuweschans, Leer(Ostfriesl) and Delmenhorst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Groningen to Vechta?

The distance between Groningen and Vechta is 195 km. The road distance is 156.7 km.

How do I travel from Groningen to Vechta without a car?

The best way to get from Groningen to Vechta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Groningen to Vechta?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Groningen to Vechta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Vechta train from?

Groningen to Vechta train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Vechta?

The best way to get from Groningen to Vechta is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Groningen to Vechta train arrive?

Groningen to Vechta train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Bad Nieuweschans station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Vechta?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Vechta is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Groningen to Vechta.

Where can I stay near Vechta?

There are 268+ hotels available in Vechta.

Groningen to Vechta - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Groningen to Vechta by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Oldenburg central bus stationbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB to Wildeshausen Bahnhofbus 270
4h 1m
Drive 156.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Groningen to Vechtacar 156.7 km
1h 59m
€28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Delmenhorsttrain 56 / ...
3. Take the train from Delmenhorst to Vechtatrain
4h 19m
€30–58
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Delmenhorsttrain 56 / ...
3. Take the train from Delmenhorst to Vechtatrain
4h 25m
€39–68
Bus via Leer
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Augustfehn Bahnhof to Cloppenburg ZOBbus S90
5h 45m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Groningen to Vechta.

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Distance: 195.1 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Vechta, Germany?

You can take a bus from Groningen central station to Vechta via Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB, Wildeshausen Bahnhof, and Wildeshausen in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Groningen to Vechta via Bad Nieuweschans, Leer(Ostfriesl), and Delmenhorst in around 4h 25m.

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